Chateau Giscours is a large wine estate in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux. it was rated as a third growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.

Giscours has a long, rich history which can be traced back to the 14th century. The real beginning came in 1552 when Pierre de Lhomme, a wealthy Bordeaux draper, bought a nobleman’s house called “Guyscoutz”. He proceeded to turn it into a vast estate and planted the first vines.

It was in the 19th century that the estate gained much of its finery and reputation, with transformation of the chateau into a neoclassical palace, the modernization of production facilities, and the construction of large buildings. In 1995, the property was acquired by Dutch businessman Eric Albada Jelgersma.

The Giscours vineyard has 102 hectares, planted with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot on gravel and sand. A 63-hectare plot, adjacent to Giscours but outside the Margaux boundary, is bottled as Le Haut Medoc de Giscours.

The first label of Chateau Giscours has great finesse and elegance. The aging potential of this great wine is between 8 and 20 years or even more for the most exceptional vintages.

The 2016 Giscours is a Bordeaux Blend from the esteemed Margaux region in Bordeaux, France. Produced by Giscours, this wine is composed of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, and showcases a deep garnet-purple color. It is bottled with a cork closure and has an alcohol content of 13.0%.

Professional reviewers have praised the 2016 Giscours for its complexity and aging potential. James Suckling awarded it a high score of 96, describing it as having "attractive, glossy, ripe red-plum and licorice aromas with cedar, flowers and red berries." He noted its "elegance and grace with sleek and charming, balanced style and a discreet tannin structure that holds the finish long and fresh."

Wine Enthusiast also gave this vintage a 96, highlighting the estate's nearly 200-acre size in the south of Margaux. The review pointed out that the wine "is rich but the structure and finely textured fruit give it style and longevity."

Neal Martin from Vinous offered a score of 94, emphasizing the wine's "very pure, refined bouquet featuring lifted blackberry, cassis and light violet aromas." He described the palate as "medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, well-judged acidity and finely integrated oak toward the precise finish."

Jane Anson's review, scored at 95, mentioned the wine's "intense and concentrated" nature, attributing its high levels of Cabernet Sauvignon to frost impacts on the Merlot. She noted the "deeply textured dark berry fruits, with slate and mint leaf accents," suggesting it has "so much balance and hidden power."

Jeb Dunnuck, with a score of 93, called the 2016 Giscours "fabulous stuff," appreciating its "beautiful, complex (and classic Margaux) perfume of smoke tobacco, black currants, truffly earth, and spring flowers." He described it as "finesse-driven, medium-bodied, and seamless on the palate."

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate also gave it a 93, with Lisa Perrotti-Brown noting aromas of "cassis, chocolate, earth, tar, pepper, and hoisin with touches of flowers and a meaty nuance." She found the palate to be "medium to full-bodied, firm and grainy with a great core and a long finish."

Overall, the 2016 Giscours is highly regarded for its refined structure, complex aromas, and aging potential. It is recommended to drink from 2022 onwards, with some reviews suggesting optimal enjoyment from 2023 to 2045.